Germans Hammer Away at Russians in Eastern Front
London reports a relentless German pursuit of retreating Russians with progress across most sectors except northern Courland where Russian resistance strengthens. Germans claim Pripet river marches breached near Korno while Russians fall back to new positions as speculation grows over further moves or a prepared push by the Teutons amid allied bombardment on the western line and in Gallipoli.
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London
Berlin
Courland
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Korno
Pripet River
Balkans
France
Gallipoli
Thielaine
Five Thousand Homeless From Arkansas Floods
In Newport region and surrounding 200 miles, over 5000 people are homeless after floods. D.C. Welty, agriculture commissioner, reports thousands marooned in upper stories or on roofs for days, with vast farm land under water and livestock losses. Camps are sparse with care limited. Kingston and Sulphur Springs, Texas see mob violence and law enforcement killings linked to deputy slaying. Reports also allege Mexican bandits killed by US forces near Brownsville. United States submarine F4 has been refloated and towed to Honolulu harbor.
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Little Rock
Ark
Newport
D.C. Welty
Arkansas
Searcy
Augusta
Unclear 19th Century Shipping and War News Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a British steamer Welmane and arrivals at Newport Nowe with references to Roosevelt, Bryan, and others. Vague mentions include ships to Winewe Lane, a crash or wreck near Miami, and a general sense of Allied and European conflict era activity.
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Bryan Critmaes Roosevelt
Chicago
William Jennings Bryn
Winewe Lane
Theodore Roosevelt
Piatiabare
N.Y
Ol ing Blamed for Miners Strike and Colorado Troubles
A report by the Industrial Relations Commission pins responsibility for the Colorado miners strike and ensuing disorder on John D. Rockefeller and his son. It alleges Colorado Fuel & Iron led strike policies and accuses the Rockefellers of selecting and backing officials who carried out coercive measures against the state government and federal will.
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Chicago
Colorado
Operaaore
Jorge FP. Went
Commission On Industrial Relations
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
John D. Hockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Gret
Mr. Rockefeller, Jr
Whh
United States
Carranza Moves Capital to Mexico City in Recognition Bid
Washington reports General Carranza plans to move Mexico's capital to Mexico City on Sunday. All government departments except foreign affairs and interior have relocated from Vera Cruz, with Carranza to follow. Wilson urged Mexico to seek peace, noting recognition hinges on capital location. The shift is seen in Latin circles as a step toward U.S. recognition.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico City
Foreign Faire
Interior
Vera Cruz
Carranas
Wilson
Mexicana For Peace
Mezics City
United States
Advocates Increase in Defender for Boston Naval Prep
A Boston discussion among governors concluded the U S is inadequately prepared to resist a hostile European invasion. Naval and military preparedness dominated the talks with Salt Lake chosen for next year’s conference and William Spry of Utah elected chair of the conference executive committee. In Chicago, Cora and Lillian Diedrick, sisters aged 18 and 15, confessed to burglary duties spanning two years.
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Boston
United States
Salt Lake
William Spry
Utah
Girte
Chicago
Cora Diedrick
Eister
Lillian
Berlin aims to quell American warship row in submarine policy
Washington reports two key steps toward resolving tensions with Germany over submarine warfare. Berlin asserts no intent to harm American lives in the Arabic affair, while a conference with Foreign Minister von Jagow signals a policy shift designed to settle the submarine dispute. Officials in Washington remain cautious but hopeful for a formal Berlin stance.
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Washington
United States
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Lassing
Gerard
von Jagow
Arablc
Tate Department
State Department
White House
von Bernster
Lusitania
Germany
Jery Lansing
Hon
Wilson
Roosevelt Speech Sparks Army Camp Controversy
Secretary Garrison directs Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood to bar any further civilian addresses at military camps after Roosevelt's August 25 talk at Plattsburg. He warns the Plattsburg experiment loses value if attendees hear nonessential issues, urging focus on training and avoiding controversy.
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Washington
Garrison
Leonard Wood
Citizens Soldiery
Plattsburg
N. Y
Roosevelt
Tts
Tourist Falls To Death While Climbing Otbralter Rock
In Tacoma Washington Mont Balnier slipped and plunged to death down a canyon while climbing Otbralter Rock. A companion named FP Ood ney of Moston witnessed the fatal fall. Rescue efforts were hindered by rough terrain and weather conditions. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Tacomas
Wash
Otbralter Rock
Mont Balnier
FP Oodney
Moston
Canyon
Mra Ordway
Peace hopes rise as Carranza Villa respond to Pan American plan
The Pan American conference considers peace talks after a flood of replies from Mexican leaders. Villa, Carranza, and key generals including Lombardo, Lorenzo, Angeles, Maytorena, Madero, and others express willingness. Zapata’s stance unclear but expected to favor the plan. capital in Mexico City may shape timing.
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Warhington
Mexico
Lane Ing
Carransa
Lansing
Carranze
Carranza
Mexico City
Villa
Diag Lombardo
Enrique C. Liorente
Filipe Angeles
Maytorena
Sonora
Aes ‘Madero
Hernandez
Principal Y
General Zapata
Morelos
Washingon
Former Navy Head John D. Long Dies in Massachusetts
John D. Long, former governor of Massachusetts and secretary of the navy during the Spanish American War, died at his Hingham home Saturday night. He dispatched the famous April 25 1898 message to Commodore Dewey urging immediate operation toward the Philippine islands, aiding the Manila Bay victory reported six days after receipt of orders.
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Hingham
Mass
John D. Long
Navy
Massachusetts
George Dewey
Hong Kong
Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Dewey
Manila Bay
Revolt in Northern Portugal Attacks Emperiled Barracks
Lisbon reports a monarchical movement in northern Portugal with the infantry barracks at Guimaraes attacked and many wounded. Dr. Silva said the government took precautions as arms and bombs were seized and the Trois railway ridge blown, yet trains run.
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Lisbon
Dr. Silva
National Council
Portugal
Guimaraes
Braga
Stirm
Trois
Poral
Galveston Aid Sought For Causeway Rebuild
Federal aid for rebuilding the Galveston causeway wrecked by the hurricane will be asked by a senator during the session of Congress. Other storm relief efforts are advancing as city restoration continues. A general strike threatened by when workers in multiple cities weighs on the national outlook as transportation and industry face disruption. Eight men detained after box car freight incident are reported in Marietta Georgia.
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Galveston
Texas
Congress
Areesman
Norual
Inland Northwest News Highlights From Elko to Mammoth
A montage of incidents across Nevada and surrounding areas includes Mabel Bhimmin’s suicide attempt after a quarrel, L F Dunn’s apoplexy at his Humboldt mining claim, and Dell Prince repelling a coyote attack near Elko. Other reports note a child’s mysterious death in Keno, a stolen registered mail pouch near Butte, and a Russian ship sighting off Marshfield as the Yellowstone aided with supplies. Also covered are Miner John Swicegood’s accidental shotgun death near Jarbridge, a ceiling collapse injury in Hingham Utah, a large business delegation training under Col Wilson in Tacoma, a Mammoth mine fire with major damage, a Winnemucca cloudburst, and city finance figures for July 1915. The piece closes with a Bitter Lake mail stop and labor-theory court actions involving the Western Federation of Miners.
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Mabel Bhimmin
Balt
L. F. Dunn
Humboldt County
Nevada
Indian District
West Walker River
Dewar
Elko
Dell Prince
Gardnerville
Nev
Guy Anderson
L. Dougherty
Parma
Idaho
Ottawa
Militia Department
Elko Free Press
Western Pacific
Halleck
Amor
Stuart Barber
Keno
Northern Pacific
Butte
Yellowstone
Marshfield
Ore
San Francisco
Endymion
Joseph A. Norton
Mont
Isleton
Saya
Sacramento Dispatch
Polason
John Swicegood
Jarbidge
Swicegood
William Rasmussen
Hingham
Utah
Rasmussen
Lasera
Victor Consolidated
Mammoth
Uta
Blacksmith Bay
Ted-Mile Creek
Winnemucoe
Walere
Svatile
Beastie
Everet
Bitter Lake
Aly Paseaaer
Vallery
Weelers Federation of Miners
Charles Moyer
Multeulm
Yao
Bute Union
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United Sates
Henelulu
Newport Nowe
Depore
Welmane
Walmana Wiaher
Barnes Ayres
Americas
Oling
Industrial Relations Commission
Balfave
George W. Goethals
Gerthels
Panama Canal
Cain
Will OF
America
Colorado Springs
Cole
Engiiah
Areen Hing
Portland
Gadterd Currier
Albany
N. YA
Gale Comellivili
Felt
UtshemAs & Feeud
Wbbie
Wood
Department of the East
Manuel Quesada
Manuel Castro Geesee
Coste Rica
Sarthe
Briggepor
Ueen
Irks
Bbe Lo
Pan-American CO
Struggl
Galveston Causeway
Baltimore
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